2025 Convention & Exhibition
Program
APGA Convention & Exhibition 2025
18–21 October | Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Four days of dynamic content
The 2025 APGA Convention & Exhibition Program is set to deliver four dynamic days of industry-leading content, networking, and innovation from 18–21 October 2025 in Brisbane. The program has been carefully curated to bring together technical excellence, strategic foresight, and practical knowledge sharing across the pipeline and gas industries.
If you have any questions or run into any issues, we’re here to help. Please contact us at apga@apga.org.au.
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FRIDAY – 17 OCTOBER 2025 |
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11:00 AM |
5:00PM |
2025 WLDP Alumni Leadership Summit (Invitation Only) - Day 1 |
Sponsored by: APGA |
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SATURDAY – 18 OCTOBER 2025 |
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8:30 AM |
3:00 PM |
2025 WLDP Alumni Leadership Summit (Invitation Only) - Day 2 |
Sponsored by: APGA |
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12:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Vermeer Golf Classic |
Sponsored by: Vermeer Australia |
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5:00 PM |
6:30 PM |
Young Pipeliners Forum – Social Function |
Sponsored by: Pipe Tek |
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7:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Welcome Reception |
Sponsored by: Pipe Tek, SEA Gas |
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SUNDAY – 19 OCTOBER 2025 |
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11:00 AM |
2:30 PM |
Sunday Get Together |
Sponsored by: CNC Project Management |
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4:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
Women in Pipelines Function |
Sponsored by: APA Group, Jemena |
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6:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
Exhibition Opening |
Sponsored by: Solar Turbines, Tremco Pipeline Equipment |
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7:30 PM |
11:00 PM |
Opening Dinner |
Sponsored by: iPlex Pipelines, Land Partners, Vacuworx, Bao Steel, Jemena, Baker Hughes |
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11:00 PM |
00:00 AM |
Happy Hour |
Sponsorship available |
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MONDAY – 20 OCTOBER 2025 |
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8:00 AM |
9:00 AM |
Arrival and Registration |
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9:00 AM |
9:05 AM |
Convention Opening |
John Stuart-Robertson |
APGA |
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9:05 AM |
9:15 AM |
Official Welcome to Country |
TBC |
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9:15 AM |
9:25 AM |
State of the Industry |
Steve Davies |
APGA |
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9:25 AM |
9:55 AM |
Minister's Address (Federal) |
TBC |
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9:55 AM |
10:35 AM |
APGA Awards Presentation 2025 |
John Stuart-Robertson |
APGA |
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10:35 AM |
11:05 AM |
Morning Tea |
Sponsored by: Spiecapag |
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11:05 AM |
11:45 AM |
Panel – CEO |
Steve Davies |
APGA |
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11:45 AM |
12:15 PM |
Keynote Speaker |
Wayne Bennett |
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12:15 PM |
1:15 PM |
Lunch |
Sponsored by: McConnell Dowell Constructors |
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Business Sessions Sponsored by: Sponsorship available |
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1:15 PM |
1:35 PM |
TOPIC: FUTURE FUELS |
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Global Learning for Local Application - International Best Practice. |
Klaas van Alphen |
RSC |
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1:35 PM |
1:55 PM |
FFCRC Projects (Combined) and GIRA, (GIRA - A New Standard in Gas Industry Research) |
Doug Proud |
GIRA |
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1:55 PM |
2:15 PM |
EPRG Research Update |
Marion Erdelen-Peppler |
EPRG |
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TOPIC: FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE |
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2:15 PM |
2:35 PM |
Addressing Design Challenges in Storage Pipeline Systems |
Craig Clarke |
APA Group |
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2:35 PM |
2:55 PM |
Supporting Electricity Networks - Distributed Gas Backup and Inertia |
Stefan Mero |
AGIG |
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2:55 PM |
3:15 PM |
Future Fuels Pipelines - Why a Digital Engineering Approach is Required |
Peter Cox |
Worley |
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3:15 PM |
3:45 PM |
Afternoon Tea |
Sponsored by: Enscope |
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Business Sessions Sponsored by: Sponsorship available |
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3:45 PM |
4:05 PM |
TOPIC: PROJECTS |
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Constructing The Kurri Kurri Lateral Pipeline. A Truly Unique Infrastructure Project that Includes a Gas Transmission and Large Storage Pipeline |
Mitchell Pearce |
Spiecapag Australia Pty Ltd |
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4:05 PM |
4:25 PM |
Atlas East: Improving CSG Facility Design, Construction and Commissioning Sequencing |
Brian McDonough |
GPA Engineering |
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4:25 PM |
4:45 PM |
Reducing the Pressure on Redevelopments: Delivery of Urban Gas Infrastructure to Enable High Density Development in Perth’s CBD |
Neil Butt and Ramon Leano |
ATCO Australia |
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4:45 PM |
5:05 PM |
Atlas to Reedy Creek Pipeline |
Chase Middlemiss |
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5:05 PM |
5:10 PM |
Convention Close for Day 1 |
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7:00 PM |
11:00 PM |
Fancy Dress Dinner |
Sponsored by: Tremco Pipeline Equipment, Solar Turbines |
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11:00 PM |
00:00 AM |
Happy Hour |
Sponsored by: Sponsorship available |
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TUESDAY – 21 OCTOBER 2025 |
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8:00 AM |
9:00 AM |
Arrival and Registration |
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8:30 AM |
9:00 AM |
APGA Annual General Meeting |
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9:00 AM |
9:05 AM |
Convention Opening |
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Business Sessions Sponsored by: APA Group |
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9:05 AM |
9:25 AM |
TOPIC: SAFETY |
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Safeguarding Sustainability: APA's Path to Process Safety Excellence |
Allyson Woodford and Tim Wall |
APA Group |
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9:25 AM |
9:45 AM |
Transforming Utility Planning: BYDA’s GIS-Based Digital Portal |
Mell Greenall |
BYDA |
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9:45 AM |
10:05 AM |
Psychological Safety |
Nada Wentzel |
Jonah Group |
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10:05 AM |
10:35 AM |
Panel – Psychological Safety |
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10:35 AM |
11:05 AM |
Morning Tea |
Sponsorship Available |
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Business Sessions Sponsored by: APA Group |
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11:05 AM |
11:25 AM |
TOPIC: ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY & GOVERNANCE |
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Final Report: DEI in the Pipeline Sector-Voices & Recommendations |
Carol Bond |
RMIT University |
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11:25 AM |
11:45 AM |
Navigating Ambiguity: Lessons From Our Journey Towards a Zero Gas Future in the ACT |
Carina Nixon and Phil Colvin |
GPA Engineering |
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11:45 AM |
12:05 PM |
How The Renewable Roll Out Will Impact Future Pipeline Projects |
Marcus Baker |
CNC Project Management |
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12:05 PM |
12:25 PM |
The Comfort Zone: Advocating for a Safe Pipeline Industry for All with APGA's Newest Code of Practice |
Elizabeth Wheeler |
APGA Women in Pipeline Forum |
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12:25 PM |
12:55 PM |
Panel - YPF |
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12:55 PM |
1:55 PM |
Lunch |
Sponsorship available |
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Business Sessions Sponsored by: APA Group |
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1:55 PM |
2:15 PM |
TOPIC: RENEWABLE GAS |
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Pioneering Renewable Gas in NZ- the First Biogas Upgrading Project |
Tim Lepper |
First Gas Limited |
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2:15 PM |
2:35 PM |
Innovative Pathways in Green Hydrogen Production: Evaluating Advanced Technology Selection for Sustainable Energy Futures |
Jason Amiri |
Fyfe |
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2:35 PM |
2:55 PM |
Repurposing an Existing Onshore Natural Gas Pipeline for CO2 Service: Key Safety Considerations |
David Johnson |
APA Group |
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2:55 PM |
3:15 PM |
Driving the Renewable Gas Sector Forward with Policy |
Suzie Jakobovits and Phillipa Minton |
Jemena |
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3:15 PM |
3:45 PM |
Afternoon Tea |
Sponsorship available |
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Business Sessions Sponsored by: APA Group |
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3:45 PM
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4:05 PM
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TOPIC: PIPELINE OPERATORS GROUP |
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Changing the Definition of Unpiggable: A Case Study with APA Group on the Inspection of an “Unpiggable” Critical Natural Gas Pipeline and Avoiding Shutdown by Launching via Hot Tap - An Australian First |
Herman Quakkelsteijn and Robert Nearhos |
Intero Integrity Services Australia |
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4:05 PM |
4:25 PM |
Advancements in In-line Inspection of Gas Pipelines Under Challenging Conditions |
Markus Ginten and Dirk Ayala |
Pacific Gas & Electric |
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4:25 PM |
4:45 PM |
2024 Queensland Gas Pipeline Rupture |
Sean Ward and Marshall Holmes |
Jemena |
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4:45 PM |
5:05 PM |
Closed Vent Compression Systems |
Brett Trembath and Roxy Mounter |
Tremco Pipeline Equipment |
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5:05 PM |
5:10 PM |
Convention Close - Day 2 |
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7:00 PM |
7:30 PM |
APGA Pre-Dinner Reception |
Sponsored by: APA Group |
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7:30 PM |
11:00 PM |
APGA Gala Dinner |
Sponsored by: Austrack Equipment, Tremco Pipeline Equipment, Bao Steel, McConnell Dowell Constructors, Fyfe, Denso Australia |
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11:00 PM |
00:00 AM |
Happy Hour |
Sponsored by: CNC Project Management |
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Disclaimer:
All details pertaining to the program—including, but not limited to, session times, speakers, topics, venues, and social events—are subject to change at any time without prior notice. While APGA endeavours to maintain an accurate and up-to-date program, it makes no warranties or guarantees, express or implied, regarding the final content or schedule. APGA disclaims any liability for losses, damages, or inconvenience resulting from alterations, postponements, or cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances or changes in supplier or speaker availability.